Biofeedback-augmented video game helps children curb their anger

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Often, when people talk about children and the psychological effects of playing video games, it’s nothing good – there are certainly plenty of individuals who maintain that if a child spends too much time blowing away virtual enemies, they will become more aggressive, antisocial people in the real world. A new game developed at Boston Children's Hospital, however, is intended to do just the opposite. It helps children with anger problems to control their temper, so they’ll get along better with other people... Continue Reading Biofeedback-augmented video game helps children curb their anger

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Behavior, Biofeedback, Children, Psychology, Video Games

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